England wins the World Cup of Darts
England have won the World Cup of Darts, beating the Netherlands 10-5 in the final, reports BritPanorama.
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries came of age to defeat Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen in an impressive display. England averaged an incredible 104.7, the highest average ever recorded in a World Cup final.
As the two top seeds went back and forth, England surged ahead by winning five straight legs to establish a commanding 6-2 lead. They continued to maintain control, with both teams holding their throws until Humphries finished the contest by pinning a D20 with a 12-darter, igniting celebrations from Littler after his maiden success.
Despite the loss, Van Gerwen and Van Veen earned £48,000 for their efforts. England saved their best performance of the week for the finale, marking a memorable moment for Littler and Humphries.
Speaking after the match, Littler told Sky Sports: “I’m absolutely delighted. That’s the best we’ve played all tournament. That’s what we needed to be doing. We can’t be doing the rest. We’ve had tough challenges over the past two days, and this was our best performance because we needed to put it in. We got the job done. Delighted.”
The Dutch had 10 attempts at doubles during the contest, starting well as Van Gerwen checked out 113. England levelled up as Littler checked out D10 and Humphries took control with finishes of 84 and 87, creating a buffer that proved crucial.
With a chance to earn a break, Van Veen missed darts in the 14th leg, allowing Humphries to extend England’s lead to 9-5. Littler then opened the 15th leg with a score of 180, sealing the victory by closing out 41 with his second match dart.
World number one Littler has now won each of the PDC’s four televised events, adding World Cup glory to his impressive resume.
In the world of darts, where fine margins often define outcomes, this championship serves as a demonstration of how swiftly fortunes can shift. From underdog moments to standout performances, the event encapsulated the unpredictable nature that draws fans to the sport.
